what alternator bracket are people using on GZE RWD

[slide86]

ive heard 4afe brackets are the way to go......is this the case?

i dont want to use the genuine shitty bracket anymore, is the 4afe alternator situated on the exhaust side?

if anyone has any ideas or pics, id like to know. cheers

[egg_83]

hey buddy,
on the ze there is a cast bracket on the exhaust side that mounts the power steering alternator and air con. I removed the air con and power steering and alternator. then move the alternator to the top of the bracket (I think it was the power steer pump mount) and use the smaller of the 2 mounts on the alternator and mount it with the 25 or 30mm bolt this will make the belt line up perfectly with all pullys. I've used it this way for 6 months with no problem and can't see it braking.
hope this helps pm me if you need anything cleared up. Ill try get some pics for you

[slide86]

pics would be mint.

what holds it at the bottom. i have the cast bracket. i just dont like the big thing hanging of the side of the engine. im a little fussy

[egg_83]

its only held on by one side. ill get some pics tomorrow and post them up for you

[AE71 Rolla]

4AFE is on inlet side but you need GE top bracket to mount it otherwise you'll have to make your own or modify FE one.

[slide86]

i thought i could use a genuine RWD on the exhaust side.......i cant.

so i have a genuine rwd bracket and adjuster

[AE71 Rolla]

i just re-read the post and forgot that it was GZE so take no notice of my post :wtf: . I was thinking about GTE for some reason.

[dustyae86]

mine sounds like its mounted like egg's but I'm curious cause i want a better alternator cause mine has an extrenal reg on it and stuff :blink:

[egg_83]

here are some pics

[slide86]

sweet, so there is nothing that secures it at the top, its just the tension of the belt that holds it in place?